Jerky is a great snack because you can take it anywhere, and you never have to worry about it since it has been dried.

If you have a home dehydrator, it’s easily possible to make your own and flavor it however you want.

Key Point: Beef jerky is one of the best (and tastiest) high-protein, low-carb snacks out there.

2. Cottage Cheese

Protein: 11.1 g

Carbohydrate: 3.4 g

Cottage cheese has a strange recent history. While some people love it, others have never even heard of it, and this dairy product seems to go through ever-changing popularity cycles.

Impressively, though, cottage cheese has one of the best protein-densities out of all foods. Although the amount of protein doesn’t look so high per 100 grams, it is completely different per calorie.

For example, 100 grams of cottage cheese is only 98 calories, and not many foods provide more than 10 grams of protein per 100 calories (1).

If you want to focus on protein concentration, then a low-fat cottage cheese is 72 calories for the same weight. This amount means it offers more protein per calorie than any red meat (2)!

Cottage cheese tastes great too; it’s a little like ricotta, but even softer and creamier, and it has a slightly sour and salty taste.

Key Point: Due to its incredibly high protein density, cottage cheese is one of the best high-protein, low carb foods.

3. Hard-Boiled Eggs

Protein: 12.6 g

Carbohydrate: 0.8 g

Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there, and they’re packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Added to that, they contain nearly zero carbohydrates, making them a suitable choice for a high protein, low carb plan.

Personally, I prefer my eggs hot, but hard-boiled eggs are very convenient and their protective shell lets you take them anywhere.

Eating at home?

In that case; boiled, fried, poached, and scrambled eggs are great too, but my personal favorite is a cheese omelet.

Key Point: Eggs are a nutrient (and protein) rich food, and they are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat.

4. Bunless Burger

Protein: 25.7 g

Carbohydrate: 0 g

Whether you’re at home or out and about, a bunless burger is a quick and easy snack.

If you order from a fast food chain, some places may give you just the beef patty, while others will provide a salad bowl or a lettuce-wrap burger.

Either way, it’s much healthier than the standard burger, fries and cola meals that most will be eating.

Since this is just 100% beef with no sugars or oils, it’s a healthy carb-free snack that provides a decent amount of protein.

And they taste pretty good too!

Key Point: Beef patties with a bit of cheese and salad is the healthiest way to eat fast food.

5. Leftover Meat

Protein: 27.4 g

Carbohydrate: 0 g

(The nutrition details above are for roast turkey).

Using some leftover meat from the prior day is probably the most convenient way to get a protein-rich snack.

Didn’t finish Sunday’s roast turkey? Then just take a bit to work!

All meat is incredibly nutritious, and it contains a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.

Of course, meat is one of the very best sources of protein too.

Key Point: All types of meat are high in protein and contain no carbohydrate; it is a perfect high-protein, low-carb snack.

6. Tuna

Protein: 23.7 g

Carbohydrate: 0 g

A tin of tuna is convenient, portable, relatively cheap, and provides large amounts of protein per 100 g.

Tuna is also very low in calories compared to other protein foods, so it’s an easy way to increase protein intake.

For a tasty quick snack, try mixing it with a tablespoon of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, freshly chopped bell peppers, and some salt and pepper.

In addition to being high in protein, tuna also offers a substantial source of selenium; 100 grams provides 94% of the RDA (3).

Selenium is an essential mineral which is vital for our body’s antioxidant and immunity systems.

Key Point: Tuna is incredibly protein-dense, and like all fish, it contains no carbohydrate.

7. Sardines

Protein: 24.6 g

Carbohydrate: 0 g

Sticking with the fish theme, sardines are another great portable snack.

While you can buy them fresh, canned sardines are just as nutritious. They are also very high in protein, supplying 24 g per 100 g (4).

Notably, when we eat sardines, we eat the whole fish, including the organs and bones. As a result, sardines are one of the most nutrient-dense foods we can eat, providing a significant source of calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

It is worth remembering that sardines also contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.

Research demonstrates that sufficient dietary omega-3 helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and inflammation-related health problems (5, 6).

Key Point: A tin of sardines a healthy snack that provides large amounts of protein and omega-3.

8. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Pieces

Protein: 26 g

Carbohydrate: 0 g

For a high fat, high protein snack that tastes amazing, it doesn’t get much better than chicken wrapped in crispy bacon.

It is straightforward to make, and all you need is bacon and a few chicken breasts;

First, cut the chicken into long strips.

Next, wrap a slice of bacon around each piece.

Cook in the oven until the bacon becomes crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

These bacon-wrapped chicken pieces are very adaptable too. They can be eaten at home as part of a meal, as a snack, or you can even put them in lunch for school/work.

Key Point: No carbs, rich in protein, and lots of flavor; this is possibly the most delicious snack on this list.